Prof Dr. Jeffrey Ardell | Neurocardiology | Best Researcher Award

Professor of Medicine at UCLA, United States

This extensive professional profile highlights a distinguished academic and research career in physiology, pharmacology, and neurocardiology. After completing a B.A. in Biology from Colorado College (1975) and a Ph.D. in Physiology from the University of Washington (1980), the individual progressed through key positions in academia. Starting as a Research Associate at Michigan State University (1980-1982), they held professorial roles at the University of South Alabama and East Tennessee State University before their current tenure as Professor-in-Residence at UCLA, where they co-direct the UCLA Cardiac Arrhythmia Center and the UCLA Neurocardiology Research Program of Excellence.

Publication Profile

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Education

B.A. in Biology (1975) from Colorado College.Ph.D. in Physiology (1980) from the University of Washington.

Professional Experience

Professor-in-Residence at UCLA since 2014, where they co-direct the UCLA Cardiac Arrhythmia Center and have held significant roles in the UCLA Neurocardiology Research Program.Held various academic and research positions at universities including East Tennessee State University, University of South Alabama, and Loyola University Chicago.

Research & Teaching Contributions

Directed and contributed to numerous physiology and pharmacology courses.Served on various NIH, AHA, and international research grant review panels.

Honors & Awards

Fellowships from the American Heart Association and the American Physiological Society.NIH Young Investigator and multiple American Heart Association leadership roles.

Publication Top Notes

Role of Bradykinin in Protection of Ischemic Preconditioning in Rabbit Hearts (Goto et al., 1995):
This study investigates the role of bradykinin in ischemic preconditioning, which is a protective mechanism of the heart against ischemic injury. It demonstrates that bradykinin, acting through specific receptors, contributes to the protective effects during ischemic episodes in rabbit hearts.

Citations: 702

Cardiac Innervation and Sudden Cardiac Death (Fukuda et al., 2015):
The paper explores the relationship between cardiac innervation, particularly the autonomic nervous system, and sudden cardiac death. It highlights the crucial role that neural regulation plays in the vulnerability of the heart to lethal arrhythmias.

Citations: 419

Autonomic Regulation Therapy via Cervical Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Chronic Heart Failure (ANTHEM-HF trial) (Premchand et al., 2014):
This clinical trial evaluates the effects of vagus nerve stimulation on patients with chronic heart failure, showing improvement in heart function and reduced symptoms, supporting vagal stimulation as a therapeutic avenue for heart failure.

Citations: 401

Selective Vagal Innervation of Sinoatrial and Atrioventricular Nodes in Canine Heart (Ardell & Randall, 1986):
This study reveals how the vagus nerve selectively influences the sinoatrial and atrioventricular nodes, crucial for heart rhythm regulation in dogs. It provides foundational insights into autonomic control of cardiac function.

Citations: 350

Gross and Microscopic Anatomy of the Canine Intrinsic Cardiac Nervous System (Yuan et al., 1994):
This anatomical study maps out the structure of the canine intrinsic cardiac nervous system, which plays a key role in modulating heart function, contributing to a better understanding of neurocardiology.

Citations: 282

Modulation of Intrinsic Cardiac Neurons by Spinal Cord Stimulation (Foreman et al., 2000):
The research examines how spinal cord stimulation affects intrinsic cardiac neurons, suggesting therapeutic implications for treating angina pectoris through neural modulation.

Citations: 247

Conclusion

Given their extensive experience, leadership in significant research initiatives, commitment to education, and contributions to the scientific community, this individual exemplifies the qualities sought for the “Best Researcher Award.” Their dedication to mentoring and ethical research practices aligns with the values of the award, making them a deserving candidate. Continued efforts in public engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration could further enhance their impact and recognition in the field.

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Professional Profiles:

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📚 Academic Qualifications

PhD, University of Dundee, UK (2010-2014), title: “Understanding the molecular basis for squamous cell carcinoma” supervised by Prof Andrew South and Prof Irene LeighMSc, University of Dundee, UK (2008-2010) (part-time), “investigating light activated drugs for cancer therapeutics” supervised by Dr Julie Woods and Prof James FergusonBSc (Hons), University of Dundee, UK (2004-2008), FYP “Obtaining an action spectrum for Carprofen induced photosensitivity” supervised by Dr Julie Woods and Prof James Ferguson

🔬 Post-Doctoral Positions Held

Senior Research Fellow, Singapore Research Institute Singapore & ASTAR Skin Research Laboratories, ASTAR, Singapore, (November 2017- August 2023)

🔖 List of Patents

Co-inventor on technology patent (International Publication No. WO 2021/188052 A1, Mar 2021)Co-inventor on technology patent (Provisional Conversion, SG Patent Application No. 10202101805W, 23 February 2021)

📊 Citation Metrics (Google Scholar):

Citations by: All – 2198, Since 2018 –1626

h-index: All – 18, Since 2018 – 16

i10 index: All – 19, Since 2018 –17

Jeffrey Ardell | Neurocardiology | Best Researcher Award